Puppy Vaccination Schedule: What Chennai Pet Parents Need

Vaccinations protect puppies from serious diseases like parvovirus, distemper, and rabies. Because maternal antibodies fade at different rates, puppies need a series of shots rather than a single visit.

Always follow a schedule tailored by your vet based on your puppy's age, breed, and local disease risk in Chennai.

Typical puppy vaccination timeline

Deworming usually starts at two weeks of age and continues every few weeks until regular prevention begins. Your vet will adjust timing if your puppy came from a shelter or had prior treatments.

• 6–8 weeks: first combination vaccine (DHPP or similar), deworming
• 10–12 weeks: booster combination vaccine
• 14–16 weeks: final puppy combination booster, rabies (as per local guidelines)
• 12–16 months: annual booster visit to maintain immunity

Before your puppy is fully vaccinated

• Avoid dog parks and unknown dogs
• Carry your puppy in public areas when possible
• Do not skip vet visits because your puppy seems healthy
• Ask about flea, tick, and heartworm prevention early

Book a puppy checkup in Chennai

Our Kolathur clinic offers new puppy consultations covering vaccines, nutrition, grooming introductions, and parasite prevention. Bring any records from the breeder or shelter so we can build on existing care.